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units, and also comes with a 3.5mm to 3.5mm lead for connecting to your camera or recorder, USB-C cables for charging the units, two furry windshields and a neoprene slip case. Originally available in black only, the system now also comes in white, so it’s easier to hide on a white dress, shirt or lab coat, for example. At 31g each, they weigh next to nothing and are tiny, so they are really easy to carry in a pocket or clipped inside a shirt collar. Both units have a broad integrated clip for mounting, which doubles as a coldshoe mount on the receiver. This means that you can position it on top of your camera, then connect it to the audio in port using the 3.5mm cable that is included in the bundle. Operating the units is simple, as they arrive already in sync with each other. If you do need to re-sync them, it’s just a case of pressing the sync button on the RX unit for three seconds and tapping the on button on the TX for the same time to link them. The only other button is ‘dB’, which cycles through 0dB, -12dB and -24dB level settings, shown by three increments of a volume triangle. Nothing else is required, meaning you can be up and running in a matter of seconds. The small LCD is clear and readable, even in bright sunlight. It displays levels and peaks that transition from green to orange to red as you get to peaking, as well as the battery life of the two units “Operating the units is simple, as theWireless GO kits arrive already in sync with each other”

3. Go even more stealthy! The Wireless GO transmitter unit is very small, but obviously it’s not invisible. To make it even less obvious that your talent is wearing a mic, there is a great compact option called the MagClip Go that’s an inexpensive must-buy accessory. This is a simple metal clip that slides securely on to the TX unit’s standard clip mount. You can then hide the TX unit under clothing and use the included magnetic plate to clamp to the clip, sandwiching the clothing securely. This means that all you can see is the small magnetic plate. This is also available But as well as using it on clothing, it’s a great way to attach and hide the TX transmitter unit on set. You could fix it to the inside of a lampshade or another fixed object in the vicinity of the action. There’s simply no limit to your creativity in regards to where you can quickly mount the Wireless GO, as it’s such a small and simple system. 4. Use it as a conventional transmitter You may wish to hide the Wireless GO pack somewhere it can’t be seen at all, such as inside a jacket or on a belt. But then the internal mic would not be in an ideal position. The Wireless GO has a standard 3.5mm TRS input, so you can plug in a standard wired lavalier mic, hide the cable under clothing and fix the mic to the talent. This could be taped directly or clipped on to their clothing, for example. RØDE’s Lavalier GO mic is the perfect companion, as it’s an omnidirectional miniature mic that delivers broadcast- quality sound. It comes with a pop shield and lav clip, meaning you can clip it right on to your subject. And it all comes in a handy pouch, so it’s always to hand in your camera bag. in black or white, so it is equally unnoticeable and easy to disguise. IMAGES The MagClip GO is a simple metal clip that fastens to the Wireless GO TX unit. It has a magnet to clamp it to clothing or inside on-set objects, like lamps

and link status. On the TX unit, there are two blue LEDs that signal power and connection. The sound quality from the built- in mic is rich and clear, with solid low- and high-end tones. As the mic is omnidirectional, sound is well maintained even as you turn your head and background noise is well suppressed. For more blustery conditions, the kit comes with a fluffy windjammer that clips on to the TX unit and cuts down wind noise. With a range of up to 70m/230ft with line of sight, a seven-hour battery life and the ability to use up to eight pairs of Wireless GO units for multiple recording, it’s a great addition to any filmmaker’s kit bag. And with RØDE’s accessories, it can be made into a total wireless system.

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ABOVE The RØDE Lavalier GO kit comes with all you need to use the Wireless GO as a conventional transmitter unit

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